HR2094: HR2094 Thomas, Mr. Tim; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Tim Thomas, a math teacher and former college math professor. According to the resolution, after the Apalachee High School shooting killed math teachers Cristina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall, Thomas left his position at Lanier Technical College to return to teaching high school. The resolution states that the House recognizes and commends Thomas for his compassion and commitment to students during a difficult time, and wishes him continued health and success. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Thomas. Like other commendation resolutions, it does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal expression of recognition by the House.

• Formally recognizes and commends Tim Thomas for returning to high school teaching after the Apalachee High School shooting.
• Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for Thomas's continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Thomas.

The resolution directly names and honors Tim Thomas, a high school math teacher and former Lanier Technical College math professor. It also references the Apalachee High School community and the memory of teachers Cristina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is in publicly recognizing a teacher's decision to return to a high school community affected by a shooting, giving that act of service formal acknowledgment from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe Thomas stepping down from Lanier Technical College to return to teaching high school after the Apalachee High School shooting.
• The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends Thomas and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Thomas.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)Primary sponsor

• Apalachee High School shooting
• teacher recognition
• Georgia legislature commendations
• education